Joy Stephens

Rincon- Joy Stephens, 85, died Monday March 4, 2019 at her residence.

The Kansas City, Kansas native was a retired bookkeeper. She attended Rincon United Methodist Church. Her life consisted of God, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Stephens; son, Mark Stephens; and sister, Wilma Dean Whiteford.

Survivors include her sons, Mitch Stephens (Karen) and Monte Stephens (Erin); five grandchildren, Deanna, Travis, Brittany, Ashley, and Nicholas; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 10 – 11 am Friday, March 8, 2019 at Rincon United Methodist Church.

Memorial Service: 11 am Friday, March 8, 2019 at Rincon United Methodist Church.

The family wants to give a special thanks to Mrs. Stephens caregiver, LaMonica Pinckney.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons

Funeral Home

Effingham Chapel

(912) 754-6421